Podcast Episode 33 | Neuropsychology 3.0 – With Dr. Robert Bilder
Research has repeatedly demonstrated the benefits of neuropsychological evaluations to patients and their families. However, there is great potential for advancement and improvement in the field. For example, there is growing interest in improving the validity of neuropsychological tests in the assessment and prediction of complex medical conditions using biological, statistical, and informatic techniques. We […]
Podcast Episode 30 | The NIH Toolbox – With Dr. Julie Hook
Dr. Hook is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Social Sciences at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and is Product Manager of the NIH Toolbox®. She participates in grant funded research and directs the marketing efforts and strategic direction for the NIH Toolbox. Her interests in test development and combining […]
Podcast Episode 27 | Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury – With Dr. Keith Yeates
We discussed INS leadership and research productivity with Keith Yeates, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, in a previous episode. As the most published investigator of pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the world over the last 10 years, he returns today to discuss the prevalence rates and causes, behavioral sequalae, differences in outcomes, and psychosocial interventions for children […]
Podcast Episode 40 | The Effect of Opioid Use and Treatment on Cognition With Dr. Monica Rivera Mindt
We brought Monica Rivera Mindt, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, back on the podcast to discuss the cognitive effects of opioid use (both licit and illicit). We discuss the history of the opioid epidemic in the U.S., the neurobiology of opioids, and common treatments for opioid use disorder.
Podcast Episode 18 | Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – With Dr. Jeffrey Wozniak
Today we give an overview of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), which includes a collection of disorders that occur when a fetus is exposed to alcohol. We discuss this topic with Jeffrey Wozniak, Ph.D., a neuropsychologist with extensive research and clinical experience in FASD.
Podcast Episode 10 | Caregiver Burden: Prevalence, Assessment, and Treatment – with Dr. Geoff Tremont
A tremendous amount of stress and anxiety is experienced by caregivers of older adults with dementia. Caregivers often endure both psychological and medical illnesses and there are significant barriers (e.g., caregiver responsibilities) preventing them from attending traditional psychotherapy. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Geoff Tremont, a board-certified neuropsychologist and the developer of a […]
Podcast Episode 39 | Behavioral Interventions for Mild Cognitive Impairment – With Dr. Glenn Smith
Although clinical neuropsychological research tends to focus on assessment and differential diagnosis, a growing contingent of neuropsychologists are attempting to apply their knowledge of neurobiology and cognitive and emotional functioning to pursue interventional neuropsychology. To this end, we speak with Glenn Smith, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, about the cognitive remediation program he has developed to address cognitive […]
Podcast Episode 09 | Electrical Injuries: Cognitive and Emotional Sequelae – with Dr. Neil Pliskin
Electrical injuries often result in diffuse cognitive symptoms and mood changes. In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of this unique injury with Neil Pliskin, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, former president of APA Div. 40, who has done a significant amount of clinical work and research with this population.
Podcast Episode 11 | The Human Microbiome and Mental Illness: The Gut-Brain Axis – With Dr. Tanya Nguyen
In our bodies, microbial genes outnumber human genes by about 100 to 1. The human microbiome (the bacteria, fungi, and viruses that live in us) has been linked to gastrointestinal diseases, immune functioning, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and more recently cognitive and psychiatric functioning. Today we speak with Tanya Nguyen, Ph.D., a neuropsychologist whose research […]
Podcast Episode 15 | Interventional Neuropsychology: Compensatory Cognitive Training – With Dr. Beth Twamley
Compensatory Cognitive Training (CCT) is a growing area of research and clinical practice for neuropsychologists in academic and rehabilitation settings. CCT leverages intact brain networks in order to teach skills that can improve someone’s ability to function independently in day-to-day life, despite the presence of other disrupted brain networks. CCT has wide-reaching applications and can […]